General Knowledge (Static)

Haridwar is home to the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) plant, which is a major public sector undertaking. It is a significant hub for the manufacturing of heavy electrical equipment.

Among the listed peaks, Dhaulagiri is the highest, with an elevation of approximately 8,167 meters. Nanga Parbat is 8,126 meters, Nanda Devi is 7,816 meters, and Namcha Barwa is 7,782 meters.

Ashoka (Maurya dynasty) reigned in the 3rd century BCE. Milinda (Menander I, Indo-Greek) reigned in the 2nd century BCE. Kanishka (Kushan dynasty) reigned in the 1st or 2nd century CE. Thus, the order is Ashoka, Milinda, Kanishka.

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is credited with being the first to observe bacteria and protozoa using a single-lens microscope of his own design in the 17th century.

India has significant reserves of bauxite, iron ore, and manganese. However, India is relatively poor in copper reserves compared to its demand and global standards.

The Finance Commission is a constitutional body established under Article 280 to recommend the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Union and the States.

According to Article 217 of the Indian Constitution, judges of the High Courts are appointed by the President of India after consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state.

The pancreas is a dual-function organ. It acts as an exocrine gland by secreting digestive enzymes into the small intestine and as an endocrine gland by secreting hormones like insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.

Ultrasound is defined by its frequency, which is above the range of human hearing (typically above 20,000 Hz). Audible sound falls within the 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz range.

Nitrogen gas (N2) is chemically inert because of the very strong triple covalent bond between the two nitrogen atoms. Breaking this bond requires a large amount of energy (high dissociation energy).

The 'Look East' policy was launched by India in 1991 to cultivate extensive economic and strategic relations with the nations of Southeast Asia.

The 2004 Summer Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, the birthplace of the modern Olympic movement.

When light travels from air to glass, its velocity decreases and its wavelength decreases. However, the frequency of the light wave remains constant because it is determined by the source.

Pure water has a pH of 7 at 25 degrees Celsius, which is defined as neutral. It is neither acidic nor basic.

The yellow color of nitric acid is caused by the presence of dissolved nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which is formed by the partial decomposition of nitric acid when exposed to light.

By definition, 1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters (cm).

The Nilgiri Hills in Southern India are well-known for their tea plantations, which thrive in the high-altitude, cool climate of the region.

Article 170 of the Indian Constitution states that the Legislative Assembly of each state shall consist of not more than 500 and not less than 60 members.

The time period of a simple pendulum is T = 2pisqrt(L/g). At the North Pole, the effective gravity (g) is higher due to the Earth's rotation and shape. If the pendulum is moved to a location where g is lower (like the equator or mid-latitudes), the time period will increase.

Aurangzeb appointed Muhtasibs as moral censors to ensure that the public followed Islamic law (Sharia) in their daily lives. Their duties included preventing the consumption of alcohol, gambling, and other activities deemed immoral. This was part of his effort to transform the Mughal Empire into an Islamic state.

Ethanol is the alcohol blended with petrol in India as part of the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme to reduce dependence on imported crude oil and lower emissions. Other alcohols like butanol or methanol are not the primary focus of these national blending mandates.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding for the year 2006 was awarded to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the President of Brazil. This award is given by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations.